Payroll Operations Lead - LATAM

Remote is solving modern organizations' biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future-focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote. With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role. We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences, and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated, and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!

Requirements

• Several years of experience in LATAM payroll, with strong exposure to Central America.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes independently.
• Strong understanding of compliance, statutory filings, and local labor regulations.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Product, or Implementation teams.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes across Central America, particularly in countries such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
• Solid understanding of local tax regulations, social security, and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processing in-house.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and tools; experience with automation or process improvements is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Benefits

• work from anywhere
• flexible paid time off
• flexible working hours
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• mental health support services
• stock options
• learning budget
• home office budget & IT equipment
• budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces